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The Big Apple is awash with marvelous items thrown on the dusty sidewalks, waiting to be picked up by a lucky passerby and start their journey all over again. Think of mid-century-style bookshelves, velvet couches, modern tables, intricate mirrors, oil paintings, art prints, you name it–it’s there.

Apparently, stooping is a longtime tradition in NYC, but its newly found popularity took off in 2019 together with the emergence of the 'Stooping NYC' Instagram page.

Created by a Brooklyn couple and stooping aficionados, the page became a holy grail for the “one person’s trash, another person’s” treasures and today, it boasts a community of 429K followers.

Below we wrapped up some of the newest NYC stooping gems to make us all both jealous and happy for the people who got their hands on these goods! And after you’re done scrolling through this list and upvoting your fave photos, make sure to check out our previous ‘Stooping NYC' posts here, here and here.

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A while back, Bored Panda spoke with the creators of the StoopingNYC project to find out what they have been up to as well as how the stooping community is doing lately. “The growth of the community is incredible and we mean that in every aspect,” the founders told us.

“So many more submissions. So many more amazing items. So many more #stoopingsuccesses. And so many more great stoopers!” Today, StoopingNYC on Instagram is home to a dedicated community of 429K followers, but their audience seems to be still growing.

#5

O M G!!!

O M G!!!

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Astrius
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cannot understand why putting this in the trash could be in anyone’s thought process.

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Part of the success of StoopingNYC seems to have to do with the fact that so many people find stooping a very fun and cool activity. The founders explained that the concept of a treasure hunt is universal, but stooping in NYC is unique to NYC.

“It’s been a part of the city culture for way before we started doing this. People are always moving and no two homes are the same size and shape. And then there is the fact that NYC has incredible, creative and diverse people… it makes it the perfect stooping city!”

#8

Verified Rocking Harley > Rocking Horse

Verified Rocking Harley > Rocking Horse

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Sheila Stamey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me feel sad, but someone is going to be enjoying it at least.

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There are many reasons why people get into stooping. Some just follow StoopingNYC to see what treasures people find, others want to save items from landfills, and the rest like that sense of nostalgia the goods give them.

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If you’re a beginner stooper, you should not just start by following StoopingNYC but also be sure to follow the notifications that pop up and be ready to run at any moment. It turns out that real gems get stooped very very fast.

#10

Whaaaat??? Christmas Come Early Or One Day Late… Either Way Amazing!

Whaaaat??? Christmas Come Early Or One Day Late… Either Way Amazing!

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#11

So Much Better Than Candy

So Much Better Than Candy

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#12

The Sign Says It All

The Sign Says It All

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A B C the Third
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is basically the drawer I'm looking for right now for a certain spot in my appartment, buuuuut all I can find (that one would be able to afford) looks like c**p.

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“There are also people who want the most unique apartments with money-can't-buy pieces, to those who love the gamification of a real-time scavenger hunt across the city," the creators of StoopingNYC told us a while back.

“We’ve tried to 'game-ify' the activity, making it feel like a scavenger hunt. And I think because of this, we have seen it become popular and trendy with an entirely younger audience (75% of our followers are 18-35 years old)," they explained.

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#14

Mcm Dream!!

Mcm Dream!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. Also the pattern on the right bit of it looks like another post that was made about furniture

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#15

The Pattern

The Pattern

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We’re So Happy That @millerphillipss Got This Great Couch! Fits Like A Glove! #stoopingsuccess

We’re So Happy That @millerphillipss Got This Great Couch! Fits Like A Glove! #stoopingsuccess

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#19

Excuse Me, I’m Drooling

Excuse Me, I’m Drooling

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Jane Cortez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh me oh my! My husband no longer wants to stop while we are driving… found a gorgeous walnut Danish Modern chair, promptly ran across the street to get it. Have the leather to reupholster the seat and back…

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#25

The Haul You’ve All Been Waiting For!

The Haul You’ve All Been Waiting For!

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#26

What A Perfect Little Desk!!

What A Perfect Little Desk!!

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Astrius
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks modern and brand new. I have no idea why it could have ended up there.

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#27

Door Busters Come Early!

Door Busters Come Early!

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#28

Holy Sh*t!!! This Is Next Level

Holy Sh*t!!! This Is Next Level

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Mistiekim
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandma had an organ similar to this one. I always loved playing it when I was little. When she and my grandpa passed and my dad/ uncles were cleaning out their house, they gave it away. I was a teen when that happened and I was very angry about it. It’s like they were giving a piece of grandma away.

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#29

When You Can’t Find What You Love At Pottery Barn…

When You Can’t Find What You Love At Pottery Barn…

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Finally! Affordable Brooklyn Real Estate. This 2 Bed Mcm Beauty Has A Real…indoor/Outdoor Feel…literally. Because It Only Has One Outdoor Wall. Night Stoop

Finally! Affordable Brooklyn Real Estate. This 2 Bed Mcm Beauty Has A Real…indoor/Outdoor Feel…literally. Because It Only Has One Outdoor Wall. Night Stoop

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#31

Stoop Friday!

Stoop Friday!

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does anyone else have the problem where when you type a comment your phone takes ages to actually type it or is it just me Edit: thanks for all the help guys 😀

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#32

Ummm. What?

Ummm. What?

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Brenda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Middle is a dressing table missing the mirror. It's an antique and not cheap, but not horribly expensive

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#33

Great Chair

Great Chair

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Liz Siemens
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooooooh I want this chair for my living room!! I'm looking online to find something similar.. it's CRAZY how expensive these are!

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#34

Sick Boom Box. If I Had Gone With A Say Anything Caption You Guys Would Have Gotten It Right?

Sick Boom Box. If I Had Gone With A Say Anything Caption You Guys Would Have Gotten It Right?

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#36

Aaaand Let’s All Say It Together In 3…2…1…banger!

Aaaand Let’s All Say It Together In 3…2…1…banger!

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#37

Mirror Mirror On The Curb…

Mirror Mirror On The Curb…

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Sheila Stamey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so scary of mirrors. I've seen things. Usually myself, first thing in the morning, but other things as well.

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#40

Eat Your Heart Out Natgeo Lovers! More Than 600 Magazines Recycled On 26th Between 6th And Broadway, Starting From The 1970s(!!!) To Present Day

Eat Your Heart Out Natgeo Lovers! More Than 600 Magazines Recycled On 26th Between 6th And Broadway, Starting From The 1970s(!!!) To Present Day

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#41

Holiday Shopping…stooping Style! Slightly Worn Mcm

Holiday Shopping…stooping Style! Slightly Worn Mcm

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Jessica Bertram
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i love these, and the seats can be re-covered by a novice. gorgeous find.

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#42

Love Me A Penny Table! Lucky Table Of Pennies

Love Me A Penny Table! Lucky Table Of Pennies

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#47

These Three Should Get A Room

These Three Should Get A Room

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#49

We Don’t Know What To Do About This One… I Mean, We Don’t Want Anyone Having Bad Vibes… But It Is A Nice Desk

We Don’t Know What To Do About This One… I Mean, We Don’t Want Anyone Having Bad Vibes… But It Is A Nice Desk

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Kat Pekin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually claiming something has bad vibes or is haunted would be a great way to get rid of it quick. Source - I saw this photo and thought "Oh, I'd like a haunted writing desk!".

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#50

She’s Beauty And She’s Grace!

She’s Beauty And She’s Grace!

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Mary Emfield
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't think about lice, don't think about lice, don't think about lice, don't think about lice, don't-

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